2.3 Population Composition

• Order the age groups used to define population age structure.

  1️⃣ Under 15

  2️⃣ 15-64

  3️⃣ 65+
• The age structure of a population provides insights into the dependency ratio, which is the ratio of dependents to the working-age population
• Population Composition refers to the structure of a population based on demographic characteristics such as age, sex, and race/ethnicity.demographic
• The racial and ethnic composition of a population can influence cultural norms and language.


  True
• What does the age structure and sex ratio reveal about a population?

  Demographic challenges and needs
• The proportion of males to females in a population is called the sex
• What is the definition of population composition?

  Structure based on demographics
• What is the definition of the sex ratio in population composition?

  Males to females ratio
• Match the age group with its description:

  Under 15 ↔️ Young dependents

  15-64 ↔️ Working-age population

  65+ ↔️ Older dependents
• Understanding ethnicity and race composition is crucial for addressing disparities within a community.


  True
• What is the basis of ethnicity?

  Cultural identity
• Understanding ethnic and racial composition is important for addressing disparities within a community.


  True
• Why is understanding religious composition important?

  Cultural awareness
• Population composition refers to the structure of a population based on demographic characteristics
• An equal sex ratio indicates a balanced population.


  True
• The age structure of a population provides insights into the dependency ratio
• Race is often defined by shared physical characteristics
• What are the two key demographic factors that influence population composition?

  Economic status and education
• What type of policies might an ethnically diverse region prioritize?

  Social cohesion
• The demographic transition involves a shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates
• What is the demographic transition?

  Population change over time
• What does population composition refer to?

  Structure of a population
• The sex ratio in a population reflects the ratio of males to females
• The dependency ratio measures the ratio of dependents to the working-age population
• What does the racial and ethnic composition of a population reflect?

  Its diversity
• What is the dependency ratio used to measure?

  Dependents to working-age population
• What challenges may a population with a higher proportion of young or old dependents face?

  Education, healthcare, retirement
• What type of demographic factor provides insights into the dependency ratio?

  Age Structure
• What is the term for the ratio of males to females in a population?

  Sex Ratio
• What does the sex ratio measure in a population?

  Males to females
• What is the basis of ethnicity as a demographic factor?

  Cultural identity
• Understanding educational levels helps assess a population's socio-economic well-being.
• Arrange the demographic characteristics in the order they are discussed in the material.

  1️⃣ Age and Sex Structure

  2️⃣ Ethnicity and Race Composition

  3️⃣ Religious Composition

  4️⃣ Economic Status and Educational Levels

  5️⃣ Impact of Composition on Social and Political Systems
• Region B's race/ethnicity is described as diverse
• In the Pre-Transition stage, both birth and death rates are high.


  True
• What are the demographic characteristics used in population composition analysis?

  Age, sex, and race/ethnicity
• What challenges might Population A face due to its younger age structure?

  Education and childcare
• How does a slightly male-dominated population differ from a slightly female-dominated population?

  Social dynamics and policies
• Match the demographic characteristic with its description:

  Average Annual Income ↔️ Region A: $50,000 ||| Region B: $30,000

  Unemployment Rate ↔️ Region A: 3% ||| Region B: 8%

  High School Completion Rate ↔️ Region A: 90% ||| Region B: 75%

  College Degree Holders ↔️ Region A: 40% ||| Region B: 20%
• A region with a younger population may prioritize retirement and healthcare policies.

  False